Communicating is the central function of the web

Pam, Rhonda, and Anton are discussing their English project over lunch. “I just want to get it done as soon as possible. I could care less where we meet!” says Pam. Rhonda, who considers herself a grammar expert, knows that Pam actually means she couldn’t care less. Analyze the social effects of Rhonda correcting and not correcting Pam in terms of facework.

What will be an ideal response?

Rex likes Karl because he thinks Karl is fun, smart, and energetic. When someone points out that Karl is a cheapskate, Rex refuses to believe it. Perhaps Rex's perception is clouded by the __________ effect.

A. horn B. consistency C. pattern D. halo